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Take a trip down memory lane to the Cricket World Cup 1979 with our quiz. Test your knowledge of iconic moments, legendary players, and cricketing history from this historic tournament.

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Questions

1. In which country was the 1979 Cricket World Cup held?
Answer: England
Explanation: The 1979 Cricket World Cup was held in England.Report for correction
2. Who won the 1979 Cricket World Cup?
Answer: West Indies
Explanation: West Indies won the 1979 Cricket World Cup.Report for correction
3. How many teams participated in the 1979 Cricket World Cup?
Answer: 8
Explanation: There were 8 teams that participated in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.Report for correction
4. Who was the leading run-scorer of the 1979 World Cup?
Gordon Greenidge

GORDON GREENIDGE

Answer: Gordon Greenidge
Explanation: Gordon Greenidge was the leading run-scorer in the 1979 World Cup. He Scored 253 runs from 4 matches.Report for correction
5. Which player took the most wickets in the 1979 World Cup?
Mike Hendrick

MIKE HENDRICK

Answer: Mike Hendrick
Explanation: Mike Hendrick of England took the most wickets in the 1979 World Cup. He took 10 Wickets from 5 matches.Report for correction
6. Who was the captain of the West Indies cricket team in the 1979 World Cup?
Clive Lloyd

CLIVE LLOYD

Answer: Clive Lloyd
Explanation: Clive Lloyd was the captain of the West Indies cricket team in the 1979 World Cup.Report for correction
7. Which team finished as the runner-up in the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: England
Explanation: England finished as the runner-up in the 1979 World Cup.Report for correction
8. Who was awarded the Player of the Tournament in the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: Vivian Richards
Explanation: Vivian Richards was awarded the Player of the Tournament in the 1979 World Cup.Report for correction
9. Who scored a century in the final match of the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: Vivian Richards
Explanation: Vivian Richards scored a century in the final match of the 1979 World Cup for West Indies. He scored 138 runs in final.Report for correction
10. How many runs did West Indies score in the final of the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: 286
Explanation: West Indies scored 286/9 in the final of the 1979 World Cup.Report for correction
11. Who was the captain of the Australian cricket team in the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: Greg Chappell
Explanation: Greg Chappell was the captain of the Australian cricket team in the 1979 World Cup.Report for correction
12. Which team had the highest team total in a single innings in the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: West Indies
Explanation: West Indies had the highest team total in a single innings in the 1979 World Cup. They scored 293 for 6 against PakistanReport for correction
13. Who has hit maximum number of sixes in 1979 World Cup?
Answer: IVA Richards
Explanation: IVA Richards of West Indies hit maximum sixes in 1979 world cup.Report for correction
14. How many centuries did Gordon Greenidge score in the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: 1
Explanation: Gordon Greenidge scored 1 century in the 1979 World Cup.Report for correction
15. Who was the top run-scorer for Australia in the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: AMJ Hilditch
Explanation: AMJ Hilditch was the top run-scorer for Australia in the 1979 World Cup. He scored 143 from 3 matches.Report for correction
16. Who was the top run-scorer for West Indies in the 1979 World Cup?
Gordon Greenidge

GORDON GREENIDGE

Answer: Gordon Greenidge
Explanation: Gordon Greenidge was the top run-scorer for West Indies in the 1979 World Cup.Report for correction
17. Who was the top wicket-taker for England in the 1979 World Cup?
Mike Hendrick

MIKE HENDRICK

Answer: Mike Hendrick
Explanation: Mike Hendrick was the top wicket-taker for England in the 1979 World Cup.Report for correction
18. Who scored the highest runs in a single innings of the 1979 World Cup?
Answer: Sir Viv Richards
Explanation: Sir Viv Richards of West Indies scored the highest runs in a single innings of the 1979 World Cup. His score was 138 against EnglandReport for correction